Postgraduate opportunities at University of Melbourne

The CLEX node at University of Melbourne is offering several PhD scholarships on a competitive basis. Details of how to apply are at the bottom of this page. Immediately below are some example projects offered by our researchers:

Data Assimilation (DA) – process of using observations and models to estimate a distribution of possible environmental model states and/or model parameters that are consistent with the observational information. Fundamental to improving weather and climate forecasts.

Ensemble forecasting – predicting the distribution of future possible states from a collection or ensemble of environmental model forecasts using information about the errors in model initial conditions and the model evolution. Essential to long range and probabilistic prediction.

Predictability refers to our ability to use an estimate of the current state of a system to predict its future state. Research in this area requires a good understanding of data assimilation, ensemble forecasting and dynamics. Central questions in predictability research include “How much more predictability could be gained by improving the observational network and/or the data assimilation system and/or our models?”

A graduate research scholarship may provide a full fee offset for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Masters by research degree, and up to 4 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree, plus a living allowance and relocation grant.

In addition, being part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes provides a supportive environment for students, with a focus on increasing collaborative research through attendance at Centre and external events, and travel support for PhD students to visit our international partners and Centre meetings. Most projects involve other universities, the CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, or one of our international partners.

To meet the University’s internal deadline, we suggest that expression of interest be submitted by Monday, September 2, 2019. The full application must be submitted by October 31, 2019, for domestic students (Australians or NZ citizens or Australian permanent residents) and September 30, 2019, for international students.

If you are interested in applying, please contact one of the potential supervisors, and along with your research interest area, provide a brief CV and copies of your academic results.